Sonos opens early access to 27voice assistant November 6

Sonos is opening requests for early access to its 27voice assistant on November 6, with testing set to begin November 12 for approved users in the United States. The company says the test will be limited to English-language interactions and a smaller group of users, ahead of a broader release planned for 2027. The assistant is part of Sonos 27, the company’s latest software platform. Sonos says 27voice can interpret natural-language requests to find and play music, including requests based on an album description, mood or genre. It is also designed to control playback across rooms, group or ungroup speakers, set timers, provide weather information and interact with compatible smart-home accessories. Users must request access through the Sonos app and receive approval before testing. Sonos says it plans to collect feedback from the early-access group before a wider release. The announced capabilities come from the company; a preview at a September event described early results as promising, but did not establish how consistently the assistant will perform in everyday use. The app update also introduces Presets on iOS and Android. The feature lets users save music, room and...